Why Guatemala's volcano erupted in deadly avalanches, but Hawaii's hasn't

Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego — literally translated to the Volcano of Fire — can be a terrifying mountain. 

On June 3, the volcano sent scorching avalanches of swiftly flowing volcanic debris, known as pyroclastic flows, down its flanks, which the Guatemalan government said has so far killed 25 people. 

But this is nothing new for Volcán de Fuego. 

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In recorded history alone, the volcano has erupted more than 60 times, and when it does, it often produces these hot avalanches which — when large enough — can completely bury people and homes.  Read more...

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